Tesla Roadster (GEN1) specifications

MY2008, MY2009, MY2010

Last modified: Oct 15, 2026

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Roadster · RWD · 2 seats · 400V architecture 6 EVKX Score 6 · 54 % coverage

Range

380 km

EPA

Battery

53 kWh

usable

Power

185 kW

252 hp

Efficiency

13.9

kWh/100 km

Drivetrain

RWD

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Performance & Drivetrain

Performance

Acceleration, top speed, and power specifications

Spec	Value
Peak power	185 kW (252 hp / 248 bhp)
Electrical torque output	376 Nm (277 lb-ft)
Top speed	Unknown
0-100km/h (0-62 mph)	s

Power & Torque

Peak power

185 kW (252 hp / 248 bhp)

Electrical torque output

376 Nm (277 lb-ft)

Speed & Acceleration

Top speed

Unknown

0-100km/h (0-62 mph)

Suspension

Spec

Value

Adaptive suspension

Not available

Adjustable damping front

Not available

Adjustable damping rear

Not available

Adjustable height front

Not available

Adjustable height rear

Not available

Max ground clearance

130 mm (5.1")

Minimum ground clearance

130 mm (5.1")

Damper type front

NotSet

Damper type rear

NotSet

Spring type front

Coil

Spring type rear

Coil

Suspension type front

DoubleWishbone

Suspension type rear

DoubleWishbone

Adaptive Features

Adaptive suspension

Not available

Adjustable damping front

Not available

Adjustable damping rear

Not available

Height Adjustment

Adjustable height front

Not available

Adjustable height rear

Not available

Ground Clearance

Max ground clearance

130 mm (5.1")

Minimum ground clearance

130 mm (5.1")

Component Types

Damper type front

NotSet

Damper type rear

NotSet

Spring type front

Coil

Spring type rear

Coil

Suspension type front

DoubleWishbone

Suspension type rear

DoubleWishbone

Battery, Range & Charging

Battery & Charging

Battery specifications and charging capabilities

Spec	Value
Battery gross	kWh
Battery net	53 kWh
Number of modules	11
Pack Configuration	99s69p
Nominal voltage	366 V
Cathode Materials

Battery gross

kWh

Battery net

53 kWh

Number of modules

Pack Configuration

99s69p

Nominal voltage

366 V

Cathode Materials

Chargeport

Charging port specifications by region

Spec	Value
Chargeport placement	Left rear side

Chargeport placement

Left rear side

Range & Consumption

Range estimates and energy consumption data

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Spec	Value
EPA range Learn more	236 mi
EPA consumption Learn more	4.5 mi/kWh

EPA range

236 mi

EPA consumption

4.5 mi/kWh

Dimensions, Cargo & Exterior

Dimensions

Spec

Value

Length

3946 mm (155.4")

Height

1127 mm (44.4")

Width excluding mirrors

Unknown

Width including mirrors

1851 mm (72.9")

Wheelbase

2351 mm (92.6")

Track width front

1455.6 mm (57.3")

Track width rear

1484.5 mm (58.4")

Drag coefficient

Frontal area

m²

Approach Angle

Departure Angle

Turning circle

11.05 meter (435.0")

Basic Dimensions

Length

3946 mm (155.4")

Height

1127 mm (44.4")

Width excluding mirrors

Unknown

Width including mirrors

1851 mm (72.9")

Wheelbase & Track

Wheelbase

2351 mm (92.6")

Track width front

1455.6 mm (57.3")

Track width rear

1484.5 mm (58.4")

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient

Frontal area

m²

Clearance & Turning

Approach Angle

Departure Angle

Turning circle

11.05 meter (435.0")

Cargo Capacity and Towing Ability

Weight, cargo capacity and towing specifications

Spec	Value
Curb weight	1235 kg (2723 lbs)
Maximum total weight	1485 kg (3274 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver	250 kg (551 lbs)
Max roof cargo	Not available
Trunk capacity	Unknown
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded	Unknown
Size frunk	Not available
Max trailer weight braked	Not available
Max trailer weight unbraked	Not available
Maximum tow ball weight	Not available

Weight Specifications

Curb weight

1235 kg (2723 lbs)

Maximum total weight

1485 kg (3274 lbs)

Maximum load including weight driver

250 kg (551 lbs)

Max roof cargo

Not available

Cargo Capacity

Trunk capacity

Unknown

Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded

Unknown

Size frunk

Not available

Towing Capacity

Max trailer weight braked

Not available

Max trailer weight unbraked

Not available

Maximum tow ball weight

Not available

Exterior

Spec

Value

Paint colors

No paint colors specified

Paint colors

No paint colors specified

Interior, Controls & Infotainment

Interior

Seating Configuration

Front seats

Spec

Value

Seat type

Twin Racing with integrated headrest

Seat depth adjustment

Unknown

Seat height adjustment

Not Available

Backrest angle adjustment

Not Available

Seat cushion angle adjustment

Not Available

Memory

Not Available

Height adjustable headrest

Not Available

Length adjustable headrest

Not Available

Adjustable thigh support

Not Available

Backrest side bolster adjustment

Not Available

Seat cushion side bolster adjustment

Not Available

Footrest passenger

Not Available

Leg support passenger

Not Available

Electric lumbar adjustment

Not Available

Seat ventilation

Not Available

Massage function

Not Available

Seat Category

Seat type

Twin Racing with integrated headrest

Basic Adjustments

Seat depth adjustment Unknown

Seat height adjustment Not Available

Backrest angle adjustment Not Available

Memory Not Available

Advanced Adjustments

Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available

Height adjustable headrest Not Available

Length adjustable headrest Not Available

Adjustable thigh support Not Available

Backrest side bolster adjustment Not Available

Seat cushion side bolster adjustment Not Available

Comfort Features

Footrest passenger Not Available

Leg support passenger Not Available

Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available

Seat ventilation Not Available

Massage function Not Available

UI and controls

User interface and control specifications

Spec	Value
Head-up display	Not available
Voice control
Gesture control
Android Auto support	Not available
Apple CarPlay support	Not available
In-car navigation
Available screen layouts	0

Interface Controls

Head-up display

Not available

Voice control

Gesture control

Available screen layouts

Smartphone Integration

Android Auto support

Not available

Apple CarPlay support

Not available

In-car navigation

Driver Assistance

Advanced safety and driving assistance features

Spec	Value
Lane keeping	Not available
Lane departure warning	Not available
Drowsiness Alert	Not available
Reversing camera	Not available
360 camera	Not available
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA)	Not available
Hill descent assist	Not available
Hill start assist
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes, standard equipment
Automatic emergency braking	Not available
Traction control	Yes, standard equipment
Left turn crash avoidance	Not available
Forward Collision Warning	Not available
Electronic stability control	Not available
Temperature warning	Yes, standard equipment
Cross traffic alert (CTA)	Not available
Efficiency assist	Not available
Automatic Emergency Steering	Not available
Traffic Sign Recognition	Not available
Night Vision	Not available